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“I know.”

“I came here to something remarkable, and I deserve it.”

“There’s my confident girl.” He grins.

“Now get out so I can get dressed before I contact Louis Scott.”

Trevor scurries from the bathroom leaving me alone with my thoughts and dreams.

Just then, my phone buzzes with a text.

Mitch:

Hey. I have to leave again. I haven’t even told Trev yet. I wanted to talk to you before I go, but I can’t.

I don’t even have time to reply before the next message comes in.

Mitch:

Don’t think you’re not on my mind, Beats, because you are. Hopefully, I can reach out more this time since we’re remaining stateside.

I contemplate what he’s shared and not shared. His job interfered with his being able to contact me, but he can’t come right out and say it. I take a moment before writing back.

Austyn:

I don’t expect the world, but I expect respect.

Mitch:

And you deserve it.

His text comes back almost instantly.

Austyn:

Then don’t get so caught up in the world you forget about the woman you’re trying to seduce.

Dots move before the message appears.

Mitch:

Point taken. I’ll touch base.

Appreciating the fact, he’s sharper than the average male, I take a quick picture of the bubble bath I just finished luxuriating in and send along with the text:

Austyn:

Safe travels.

Mitch:

Yeah, you’ll definitely be hearing from me. Jesus, Austyn.

Knowing my work is done, I drop my phone and relax.

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CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

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